Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Software Application Engineer

Oak Ridge National Laboratory$90K — $120K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MS or PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or related field.
  • Strong background in mesh generation and CFD applications for unstructured meshes.
  • Familiarity with both C++ and Python programming languages.
  • Experience in parallel computing environments, specifically in HPC on Linux.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with experts to refine CFD applications and discretization techniques.
  • Lead the implementation of CFD techniques into large-scale workflows.
  • Focus on unstructured CFD discretization and conformal mesh generation methods.
  • Develop adaptive meshing techniques for design and shape optimization.
  • Engage with industry and academic partners to enhance CFD state-of-the-art.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and retirement plans.
  • Flexible work hours to support work-life balance.
  • On-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities.
  • Generous vacation and holiday leave.
  • Educational assistance and relocation support.
Full Job Description
Requisition Id 16824

Overview:

The Multiphysics Modeling and Flows (MMF) Group in the Computational Sciences and Engineering Division is seeking a software application engineer with expertise in computational mesh generation to generate validated computational results that are used for large-scale, physics-based simulations for variety of applications.

What does our ideal teammate look like and what will you be doing?

In this role, you will be responsible for working with subject matter experts to understand and refine new CFD application and/or CFD discretization techniques and then lead the implementation of these techniques into large-scale, automatic computational work-flows with particular attention paid to computational accuracy. It is expected that there will be an initial focus on unstructured CFD discretization and conformal mesh generation techniques for applications requiring boundary-layer (i.e., large aspect ratio) meshing capabilities. Additional application methods of interest include adaptive meshing for design/shape optimization as well as solution optimization.

In addition to software development/application, you will also engage with the broader community of industry, national labs, and academic partners to understand and advance the state-of-the-art in CFD applications and work-flows.

Basic Qualifications:
  • An MS in mathematics, computer science, engineering or a related field or a PhD in mathematics, computer science, engineering with relevant experience.


Preferred Qualifications:

The following are a list of preferred qualifications, but not required.
  • Experience with mesh generation/CFD applications for unstructured meshes and/or finite element methods
  • Experience with CFD discretization techniques for unstructured meshes and/or finite elements with an emphasis on highly scalable algorithms for exascale HPC environments
  • Experience with parallel computing environments, HPC in a Linux environment
  • Experience with surrogate modeling
  • Experience with data analytics techniques
  • Familiarity with C++ and GPU programming
  • Familiarity with Python programming
  • Experience with modern software development practices to ensure code quality
  • Experience with computational geometry
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to work with a measure of autonomy and a willingness to participate creatively in a collaborative team environment


Special Requirements:
  • Visa Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • Security, Credentialing, and Eligibility Requirements: Q Clearance: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance from the Department of Energy. As such, this position is a Workplace Substance Abuse (WSAP) testing designated position. WSAP positions require passing a pre-placement drug test and participation in an ongoing random drug testing program.


ORNL offers competitive pay and benefits programs to attract and retain individuals who demonstrate exceptional work behaviors. The laboratory provides a range of employee benefits, including medical and retirement plans and flexible work hours, to support the well-being of you and your family. Employee amenities such as on-site fitness, banking, and cafeteria facilities are also available for added convenience.

Other benefits include the following: Prescription Drug Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Contributory Pension Plan, Life Insurance, Disability Benefits, Generous Vacation and Holidays, Parental Leave, Legal Insurance with Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Wellness Programs, Educational Assistance, Relocation Assistance, and Employee Discounts.

This position will remain open for a minimum of 5 days after which it will close when a qualified candidate is identified and/or hired.

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About Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is a science and technology national laboratory managed for the United States Department of Energy (DOE) by UT-Battelle. ORNL is the largest science and energy national laboratory in the Department of Energy system by size and by annual budget. ORNL conducts research and development activities in a variety of scientific and technical disciplines. ORNL's scientific programs focus on materials, neutron science, energy, high-performance computing, systems biology and national security. ORNL partners with other national laboratories, universities and industry to solve complex problems and transfer knowledge and technology. ORNL is home to several of the world's most powerful supercomputers, including Summit, the world's most powerful supercomputer as of November 2018.
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